Methylmalonic acid (plasma)
For monitoring of patients with methylmalonic aciduria
| Tube | 04 (EP) - EDTA Plasma. 01 (SE) - Serum Gel. |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0216 |
| Additional Information | Test only available to paediatric renal doctors for monitoring patients with methylmalonic aciduria. Please contact the Duty Biochemist (0113 39 26922 option 2) regarding any other requests. |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by St Thomas’: 10 days |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI Test referred to: Nutristasis Laboratory, St Thomas' Hospital, London |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Advice | Full information on all referred tests can be found on the referred tests information database, EQMS reference BSF2REC17003. |
| Collection Con | Instructions to lab: Centrifuge sample, separate serum/ plasma and store in fridge until dispatch. Minimum volume: 0.5 mL serum or EDTA plasma. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | <65 years old: <280 nmol/L >65 years old: <380 nmol/L |
| Units | nmol/L |
| Telepath | MMA1R & SA1R |
